With any vehicle, problems may sometimes arise out of thin air. Of course, yearly maintenance checks might give you a chance to prevent eventual problems, but everyday issues could still occur. One of the many issues may be squeaky brakes, and there are some ways to prevent this from happening, depending on if your brakes are old or brand-new. Brake squeaking is likely the result of your driving habits or driving conditions. Here we’ll give you a breakdown of the more frequent causes as to why your brakes screech, how long brake pads could last, and when you should replace them.
This may shock you, but one cause of brake squealing is that they are simply just too new. Your vehicle’s brake pads may require some more miles to get accustomed to your vehicle. Sometimes weather conditions could lead to moisture covering your brakes, and it could take some time to dry that moisture. Additionally, your driving habits can cause some brake screeching. “Riding” your brakes (keeping your foot on the brakes) or late braking can lead to brake noise, even if they’re new. If this is the case, try giving your brakes a break to help reduce more friction.
Older brakes are typically why you may experience that squeaking as well. Over time, components on every vehicle will likely start to wear down because of driving habits, moisture, rust, and if it is garaged or not. The simple fix is to just get those brakes replaced with new ones. However, a shift in the way you drive may lower the screeching prior to driving them to the shop.
The life of brake pads can last thousands of miles, depending on the way you drive. Understanding your driving habits is perhaps the most essential, as it can help you understand when to change the brakes. Brake pads generally last 25,000 to 65,000 miles, but driving habits have a crucial role. Riding your brakes (when a foot is always on the brake pedal) and hard braking places a lot of friction and pressure on your brakes and may lead to diminishing their life. If squeaking starts to happen, you might consider getting them looked at and think about adjusting your driving habits to increase the pad’s lifespan.
If you think your brake pads need to be changed, don’t wait another minute to contact us at Gene Messer Ford Lubbock to schedule a service appointment. Our team of experts will take all of the guesswork out of determining the brake service that your car, truck, SUV, or van needs. We proudly service all makes and models of vehicles. Schedule your brake service appointment today.
